Employers are increasingly allowing employees to work from home, but are they taking all appropriate steps to mitigate the risks that can arise as a result?
Employers should take three steps to prepare for the IR changes that might occur as a result of the Coalition's election win, according to HR Daily Community member Kristin Duff.
Defining who is a 'reasonable person' for the purposes of determining whether a workplace breach has occurred is difficult, but case law holds some clues about what the courts look for.
Organisations that want to successfully perform in a global marketplace must ensure their employees have high cultural IQs, according to HR Daily Community member Fini Bahar.
Small examples of dishonesty can "spiral into corruption" if left unchecked, and a workplace culture of silence will help it happen, according to HR Daily Community member Harriet Stacey.
Businesses are increasingly exploring opportunities to outsource or offshore their non-core operations, but before any decision is made HR professionals must address a number of industrial and change management issues, an HR Daily Community member says.
The Fair Work Commission considers a range of factors when determining whether it's fair to dismiss an employee for using offensive language at work, two HR Daily Community members say.
All employers should consider putting in place a workplace s-xual harassment prevention plan, even though such plans are only expressly prescribed in one jurisdiction, according to a risk management expert.
Recent events have shone a spotlight on whistleblowing, placing employers firmly on notice that their response to a protected disclosure could be subject to intense scrutiny. Watch this webcast to understand the role HR plays in this challenging space.
